Smaragd Editor for Authors

ljantzen.github.ioljantzen.github.io

Hi, I am Smaragd Editor, a brand new, free and open-source, native, local-first editor for authors and nerds. Imagine me being the lovechild of Obsidian and Scrivener. You can read more about me on my website smaragd-editor.github.io/smaragd/

github.comGitHub - smaragd-editor/smaragdContribute to smaragd-editor/smaragd development by creating an account on GitHub.

Just moved smaragd from the personal account to the smaragd-editor github organization. New links are github.com/smaragd-edit... and smaragd-editor.github.io/smaragd/

github.comRelease v1.6.0 · ljantzen/smaragdWhat's Changed Run cargo fmt to fix formatting drift by @ljantzen in #129 Bump uuid from 1.26.1 to 1.27.0 by @dependabot[bot] in #128 Bump tokio from 1.53.1 to 1.53.2 by @dependabot[bot] in #127 B...

I'd love to hear from you if you have tried Smaragd. All feedback is appreciated. Especially negative feedback. If you dragged the app into the trashbin after 3 minutes, please tell me why.

Smaragd Editor for Authors@smaragd-editor.bsky.social

Smaragd v1.6.0 — open-source Scrivener/Obsidian-style writing app. New in this release: multi-tab editor, LaTeX export, Undo Last Rename/Move, Daily Notes and more. github.com/ljantzen/sma...

Smaragd v1.6.0 — open-source Scrivener/Obsidian-style writing app. New in this release: multi-tab editor, LaTeX export, Undo Last Rename/Move, Daily Notes and more. github.com/ljantzen/sma...

ljantzen.github.ioSmaragd — a native desktop authoring tool for writersSmaragd is a native, Electron-free desktop authoring tool for writers, built in Rust with egui. Plain markdown files, a fully dockable workspace, Scrivener-style structure, and real typeset DOCX/EPUB/...

I consider Smaragd, my editor program for authors now pretty feature complete. Work will now focus on polishing the existing features with regard to presentation and usability. It should be fairly usable as it is now. Any and all feedback will be appreciated. ljantzen.github.io/smaragd/

Smaragd now has a Discord server, if you are so inclined. Bee among the first to join the discussions! discord.gg/EkV528zyy

github.comsmaragd/RELEASENOTES.md at main · ljantzen/smaragdContribute to ljantzen/smaragd development by creating an account on GitHub.

Just released Smaragd 1.3.2. This is a substantial release, with the major new functionality a self-hostable sync server. More info in the releasenotes github.com/ljantzen/sma...

Coming soon, a self hostable sync server for offline sync.

ljantzen.github.ioSmaragd — browser editionSmaragd's browser edition: the same binder, editor, and export tools, running entirely client-side with your project stored in the browser.

10 Sept

If you like, you can now try out Smaragd in your browser. This is an experimental feature, and some features are not available. There is no way to work in the browser on a project you have locally on disk. Everything is stored in a browser innodb database. ljantzen.github.io/smaragd/app/

10 Sept

Coming to a browser near you, if all goes well.

17 Aug

Having said that, v1.1.0 is in the making. IntelliJ-style recent files switcher, and auto-reconnect collaboration session upon lost connection and lots more. github.com/ljantzen/sma...

17 Aug

I get a sneaking feeling that adding more features will turn Smaragd into something like the car Homer Simpson designed. Probably going to cool down on new features for a while. If you have a burning desire for a new feature, drop me a line!

github.comRelease v1.0.2 · ljantzen/smaragdFull Changelog: v1.0.1...v1.0.2

Found an issue in how the linux AppImage was being built. if you experienced 'No such file or directory' error when trying to launch the app, v.1.0.2 is for you. github.com/ljantzen/sma...

github.comRelease v1.0.0 · ljantzen/smaragdv1.0.0

Just created v1.0.0 of Smaragd. Binaries are building as I write this. Notable increment in this version is support for bookmarks. Please take it for a spin and tell me what you think. Especially if you use a Mac or Windows PC. ljantzen.github.io/smaragd/

Smaragd 0.9.5 is out. This is a big one, with spell-checking for 10+ languages, among other things. github.com/ljantzen/sma... github.com/ljantzen/sma...

Working on spell-checking. Open source dictionary licensing is a nightmare in a minefield. Moving carefully.

11 Aug

Smaragd 0.9.0 is available - Import from docx, epub, pdf or scrivx (experimental) - Automatic backups - A git integration toggle - A git-dirty Binder marker - All submenus are now keyboard-navigable: - Set a font for the app's chrome - A proper user manual

11 Aug

Have you taken Smaragd for a spin? I'd love to hear from you, especially if you are on a Mac or Windows box. Good or bad. Especially if bad. Also, if you have a .scrivx file you can share with me for testing the importer, that would be awesome!

11 Aug

Smaragd now has a proper manual! ljantzen.github.io/smaragd/manual

10 Aug

Just pushed import: docx, epub, pdf and scrivx. Needs testing, but the framework is there. #smaragdeditor

10 Aug

v0.8.0 of Smaragd is out - Glow preview now gone. The preview now follows the selected export style - Added more export styles - Smaragd now supports custom ttf fonts in pdf export - Reorde+hide/show columns in the story grid. - Proper Drop Cap support in PDF export github.com/ljantzen/sma...

6 Aug

I have pushed version 0.7.0 of Smaragd. Lots of new goodies. Run from source. Binaries will be available soon after GitHub has restored it's build pipeline system. github.com/ljantzen/sma...

7 Aug

Had to re-trigger the release build. v0.7.0 is being built now and will be available shortly.

6 Aug

Just pushed a new feature: Colour code files and folders in the binder by metadata: POV, Status, Word target completion. Also applies to the Story Grid. #smaragd-editor

6 Aug

No new release yet. Run from source or wait... :)

5 Aug

Just pushed improvements to the collaboration feature. The host can now change the active file without the session terminating. And if the client attempt to change file, a prompt asks if it is ok to terminate the session. Plus a few other bits and pieces.

5 Aug

Smaragd 0.6.2 is out. - An improved onboarding experience with a project template more suitable for worldbuilding. - Story Grid view - Ask before exiting if there are unsaved changes github.com/ljantzen/sma... #smaragd-editor #obsidian #writing #longform